Arise Sir Michael Palin!
Python made a knight in the New Year honours
28/12/2018 … He was a knight who said Ni! And now Michael Palin has become a knight for real.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 28 December 2018
Wed 26 December 2018
Michael McIntyre tops Christmas Day viewing
As Mrs Brown's Boys slumps 30 per cent
26/12/2018 … Michael McIntyre was the most-watched programme on Christmas Day behind the Queen’s Christmas message.
Mon 24 December 2018
© Alina Kisina 'Safe space' row comic joins Chortle book festival
Session covers outrage in comedy
24/12/2018 … Konstantin Kisin – the comedian who caused such a stir by refusing to sign a ‘safe space’ agreement to perform at a London college – has…
Sun 23 December 2018
Nostalgia and new stuff in Christmas TV comedy
The best of the week's broadcast comedy
23/12/2018 … The comedy week ahead on TV and radio.
Comedians in pubs getting pies
Comedy Central launches new web series
23/12/2018 … Comedy Central has launched a new web series in which comedians share anecdotes over a beer.
© BBC Matt Lucas and David Walliams set to reunite
Little Britain pair 'bury the hatchet for Comic Relief sketches'
23/12/2018 … David Walliams and Matt Lucas are reportedly reuniting to create new sketches for next year's Comic Relief.
Jim Davidson reported for hate speech
Bust-up at his own birthday bash
23/12/2018 … Jim Davidson was reported for hate speech at his own birthday party.